Article September 21, 2020 ISSUE

“Who do you work for?”

Jennifer Ann Gordon Perea

As a freelance writer and a single mother, I felt stressed about money most of the time. Even during the brief stints when I worked for someone else, it never seemed as if there was enough. But one big question changed how I view the source of my supply and began to uplift my thoughts.

One day, I found myself trying yet again to figure out how on earth I was going to be able to pay my bills. I pored over descriptions of prospective and current clients, wondering how to generate more business. Suddenly, the question “Who do you work for?” caught my attention. The answer was clear: “I work for God!” I suddenly felt free from anxiety. But what does it mean to “work for God”?

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